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• Two Arrested in Church Parking Lot Thefts Now Praying for an Experienced Riverside Theft Attorney

  Two people were arrested outside a Temecula, CA church on Sunday, October 4, 2009, on suspicion of vehicle theft and other charges according to authorities. An officer was patrolling the area of Hope Lutheran Church…

• Shooting at Oxnard Juvenile Court was a False Alarm

  Oxnard Juvenile Court building was shut down one morning in late October, after a reported shooting in the lobby. The entire facility was locked down and court proceedings were delayed while police searched for the…

• Petition for Factual Innocence Can Help Those Wrongfully Accused

  Many people are wrongfully arrested by law enforcement. Often the police officer makes an “honest mistake” or the police officer may arrest a person wrongfully due to a faulty identification by a witness. In other…

• California Court Rules that Search of a Computer Not Specifically Mentioned in Search Warrant, Violated Defendant's Rights

  Police obtained a warrant to search the property of a defendant thought to be a drug dealer. While in the house executing the search warrant, police officers decided to also search the defendant’s computer and…

• Lancaster Reckless Driving and DUI Lawyers

  Situated in Southern California’s Antelope Valley, the city of Lancaster is the ninth fastest growing city in the United States. It is no surprise then, that Lancaster is the eight largest city in Los Angeles…

• A Person Who is Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon May Be Surprised When their Driving Privilege is Suspended for Life

  In some situations, being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon may result in serious penalties. Most people are generally aware of the potential consequences associated with a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.…

• United States Supreme Court to Decide Whether Locking Up Children for Life is Constitutional

  The United States Supreme Court is set to hear a wide variety of cases as it begins its new term. Among these cases, the Supreme Court will decide whether a sentence of life imprisonment without…

• Pasadena Reckless Driving and DUI Lawyers

  The city of Pasadena is located in the San Gabriel Valley and is a bustling region of Los Angeles County. Known nationally for hosting the Tournament of Roses parade and the annual Rose Bowl Football…

• California Law Seeks to Prevent Minors Drunk in Public

  It has been well established that minors will consume alcohol before they are legally permitted to at 21. Lawmakers in California hope a new law will help deter minors from not only drinking, but from…

• Some Big Cities Eliminate Criminal History Questions from Job Applications

  Employers face many decisions when deciding who to hire for a job. Undoubtedly one of these considerations is whether or not the prospective employee has had a criminal history. Currently many job applications ask criminal…